FortiGate SMS notifications – integration manual

SMSEagle Setup

FortiGate Setup

Email settings

To configure Email setting choose Config -> Advanced from the left menu System.

SMTP server
The SMTP server is used to send email notifications to users. Enter the address to the SMTP server you want to use. Note that the SMTP server must be able to accept all the email addresses that you are planning to use. This is the primary SMTP server that will normally be used (you can use SMSEagle as SMTP server).

Default reply to
Enter you email address

Authentication
Check If your SMTP server requires authentication, enter the username and password in these fields.

Additional settings

To configure choose Admin -> Administrators from the left menu System.

Contact Info Enter email and phone number.

SMSEagle as SMTP Server (optional)

For sending e-mail messages you can use SMTP server installed on the SMSEagle device. Then the configuration of SMTP server is as follows:

SMTP host: IP address of your device

SMTP port: 25

Authentication: SMSEagle SMTP server doesn’t require authentication

Encryption: none

Notice: SMTP server on the SMSEagle device will accept messages addressed for it only. The other messages will be rejected.

What is SMSEagle?
SMSEagle is a professional hardware SMS gateway for sending and receiving SMS messages. The device is designed with focus on reliability and stability. It has a Linux on-board, modern responsive web-interface, database backend, and built-in GSM/3G/4G modem. SMS messages are sent/received directly to/from cellular network without using any external 3rd party solutions. SMSEagle has a built-in SQL database for secure storage of messages. Built-in SNMP agent allows to constantly monitor performance of the SMSEagle. The device has a range of built-in plugins that enable additional functionalities and easy to use HTTP API for integration with external applications.